Possible Symptoms

Abnormal general swelling or increase in diameter of the abdominal area. Feeling of fullness, tightness or distension in the abdomen. Pain and discomfort in the abdomen. Other associated symptoms may be belching, indigestion, diarrhoea, constipation, fatigue, cramps, gas or flatulence.

 

Maldigestion of lactose, sorbitol, fructose, fats starches, Inadequate intake of water, PMS – H: weight gain, swelling of extremities, breast tenderness and abdominal bloating, Abdominal bloating with pain on the upper left side may be associated with the appendix or the gallbladder, Crohn’s disease, Intolerant to dairy (lactose intolerance), Overeating, Food allergies, Irritable bowel syndrome, Partial bowel obstruction, Polycystic ovary syndrome, Diverticulitis, Intestinal parasites, Improper diet (fast foods), Gluten intolerance, Imbalance of gut bacteria, Pancreatic insufficiency, Celiac disease, Lack of adequate fibre, Digestive enzyme deficiencies

Foods to avoid

Carbonated drinks, Chewing Gum, Hard Candy, Soft cheese, Milk, Ice cream, Corn, Wheat, Potatoes, Refined Carbohydrates (especially sugar), Salt, Processed Foods. Fried foods,

 

Water (room temperature) with a squeeze of lemon, Water with a teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar, Slippery elm tea, Diluted vegetable juices (not commercial), Red Papaya (on an empty stomach), Pineapple (on an empty stomach), Watermelon (watermelon tea, from the seeds), Dandelion coffee, Protein. Fermented food including kim chi, sourkraut, miso, tempeh, tub set organic plain yogurt, Kaffir, organic apple cider vinegar.

Lifestyle to embrace

Yoga for stress management
Meditation for anxiety
Daily exercise

Lifestyle to avoid

 

Insufficient chewing of foods, Drinking with meals, Eating when stressed, Eating too frequently (snacking), Lack of exercise, Drugs including prescription, recreational, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, sugar abuse etc.

And in Consultation with your Natural Medicine Practitioner consider:-

Botanical Medicine – Centaury, Chamomile, Fennel, Mints (peppermint, spearmint, sage, and basil etc)

Homoeopathic Remedies- Pulsatilla, Calcarea carb 1M , Carbo-veg 30, Lycopodium

Supplements - Probiotics, Vitamin B6, Pancreatic enzymes, Brewers yeast

 

If you suspect that food intolerance may be the cause of your bloating problems, you can undertake an elimination or challenge diet under the supervision of a nutritionist, dietician or other practitioner.  These diets are designed to identify the foods that you are intolerant to.  Once these are identified, it is a matter of avoiding the foods as much as is possible.

1.    Include fermented foods in your diet and/or take a probiotic.
2.    Keeping a symptom diary can help you and your health practitioner

       better treat digestive problems.
3.    Drink 6-8 glasses of room temperature water daily.
4.    Exercise daily
5.    Eat the protein portion of your meal first.
6.    Include fermented foods in your diet.  E.g. kim chi, sourkraut,